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Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock 3 vs be quiet! Shadow Rock Slim

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 16identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Noise level (low speed)
    • 8.4 dB
    • 11.5 dB
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • 21.1 dB
    • 23.7 dB
  • Bearing type
    • Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
    • Rifle bearing
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 300000 h
    • 80000 h
  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black, Copper, Silver
  • Material
    • Aluminium, Copper, Nickel
    • Aluminium, Copper
  • Number of fins
    • 51
    • 52
  • Number of heat pipes
    • 6
    • 4

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44 specifications
A

be quiet!

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B

be quiet!

Shadow Rock SlimView product
Performance5 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeCoolerCooler
Fan diameter13.5 cm13.5 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), LGA 2066, Socket 754, Socket 939, Socket 940, Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2, Socket FM2+LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 2011 (Socket R), LGA 2066, LGA 775 (Socket T), Socket 754, Socket 939, Socket 940, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2
Rotational speed (min)Known for one600 RPM
Rotational speed (max)1400 RPM1400 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs8.4 dB11.5 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs21.1 dB23.7 dB
Maximum airflow67.8 cfm67.8 cfm
Airflow113.8 m³/h113.8 m³/h
Minimum air pressureKnown for one1.23 mmH2O
Maximum air pressure2.1 mmH2O2.1 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeDiffersFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Rifle bearing
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs300000 h80000 h
Design4 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Copper, Silver
MaterialDiffersAluminium, Copper, NickelAluminium, Copper
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesKnown for one9
Number of finsDiffers5152
Fins materialAluminiumAluminium
Number of heat pipesDiffers64
Fan connectorKnown for one4-pin
Power1 differ
Power supplyKnown for one1.32 W
Voltage12 V12 V
Rated current0.11 A0.11 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs190 W160 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one1.32 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width137 mm137 mm
DepthDiffers97 mm74 mm
HeightDiffers160 mm161 mm
WeightDiffers976 g729 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)135 x 135 x 22 mm135 x 135 x 22 mm
Heat pipes diameter6 mm6 mm
Cable length0.22 m0.22 m
Package widthDiffers175 mm180 mm
Package depthDiffers210 mm178 mm
Package heightDiffers155 mm130 mm
Package weightDiffers1.35 kg1.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Screws includedKnown for oneYes
Thermal pad includedKnown for oneYes
Package typeKnown for oneBox
Other features1 differ
Heatsink dimensions (W x D x H)Differs132 x 73 x 160 mm130 x 52 x 161 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS

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